Soaring Space Ship

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Pointed Tip Scissors
Model Magic® Fusion™

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recycled cardboard roll from Hallmark gift wrap

Why

Rocking rocketry is possible with versatile Crayola Model Magic® Fusion™ modeling compound. Its glittery surface gives your imagination an extra blast-off.

Steps

1. Propulsion, guidance systems, thermal protection, and many other scientific considerations go into the design and construction of rocket ships used for space travel. Use your imagination as you create your rocket to the stars! These are just a few suggestions to get you started.
2. Cut a recycled cardboard tube the length of the main body of your space rocket with Crayola Scissors.
3. Use Crayola Model Magic® Fusion™ compound to build up the rocket around this armature. Layer the modeling material in a sleek shape designed for space travel.
4. In a contrasting color, form the rocket’s tip and tail. Roll out a small amount of compound and cut them with Crayola Scissors into thin, streamlined stabilizing fins.
5. Add an observation window and maybe some portholes along the side of the ship. Model Magic® Fusion™ dries to the touch overnight and dries completely in 2 to 3 days.

When & Where

"My children attached fishing line to their space ships so they look like they are flying toward outer space. They made a movie with them that’s reminiscent of Flash Gordon’s sci-fi adventures. "
- Peter J., father of 7- and 11-year-olds.

"We talk about the history of rockets to show how from weapons of warfare we now have a peaceful means of exploration."
- Malachy N., Saturday craft class leader.

Interesting Info

There is a sad Chinese folk tale about a man who wanted to fly so much that he attached dozens of fireworks to a contraption that he sat on. The rockets were not strong enough to send him into the air.

Safety Guidelines

Crayola Modeling Materials including Crayola Model Magic®, and Model Magic Fusion™, Crayola Air-Dry Clay, and Crayola Dough—

Keep away from open flames. Do not use to make candleholders, hot plates, trivets, or other similar objects that will be used or placed near fire and other heat sources.
Do not put in an oven, microwave, or kiln.
Do not make into vessels/containers that will hold unpackaged food.
The use of modeling material to make items that look like food is discouraged for children younger than age 5 to avoid their confusion with real food.
Unless sealed with a water-resistant glaze, do not make projects exposed to or immersed in water, such as boats or outdoor bird feeders. They would disintegrate when exposed to moisture.
Crayola Dough—contains gluten (wheat flour) as an ingredient.
Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Crayola Model Magic and Model Magic Fusion are gluten-free. However, they are produced on the same machinery as Crayola Dough which does contain gluten. Although the machines are cleaned prior to the start of each production run, there is a slight possibility that trace amounts of gluten from Crayola Dough may be present in the other modeling compound products. For information regarding specific ingredients or allergic concerns, please call our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Recycled Cardboard Tubes—Use paper towel tubes, gift-wrap tubes, or long cardboard tubes that can be cut to any length. Health professionals caution against using recycled toilet paper tubes for arts & crafts projects because of the potential fecal contamination.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.